The B.rad Podcast

Get ready for a fascinating show all about the hot topic of breathwork! Robbie Bent, founder of the organization Inward Breathwork, is on the cutting edge all the way. Inward Breathwork is the world’s first on-demand breathwork platform, and their classes are great for managing stress, improving peak performance, and managing emotions, and even accessing altered states of consciousness through adv...

Part two of this show focuses on the importance of emphasizing a kinder, gentler approach when it comes to working out (especially in regards to high intensity exercise), the price of “diminishing returns” and how cumulative fatigue affects both your brain and your body, and the benefits of weaving in micro workouts throughout your day. Following the workout protocol outlined in this episode will...

According to experts, merely moving around more in everyday life is very likely more important than adhering to a devoted fitness regimen. This two-part show will detail the correct approach to fitness for maximum benefits (in minimal time too!) and also show you how you can easily eliminate the risks that come from approaching your fitness goals the wrong way, which are primarily, burnout and dec...

We’ve all heard enough excuses about how quarantine puts off fitness and puts on pounds. Enough already! An active, fit lifestyle can happen anywhere, anytime, but it’s all about forming winning habits. In this show, you’ll gain inspiration about mindset, beliefs, and behaviors from some great former B.rad podcast guests like John Assaraf and Mark Manson . Some helpful practical tips to stay focus...

Today’s show is fast-moving and informative as I talk to Dr. Marc Bubbs, a Canadian expert in all things related to peak performance.    A doctor in naturopathic medicine, as well as a long-time trainer and coach, Dr. Marc is also deeply interested in scientific research, and this knowledge is woven into each fascinating insight he shares during this show. His new book, Peak 40 , is all about simp...

This could be the most important podcast you ever listen to when it comes to understanding the true dynamics behind losing excess body fat, especially breaking free from the flawed notions that underpin the fitness and diet industries.    This show is inspired by my two recent shows with Dr. Herman Pontzer ( #1 and #2 ), author of the new book, Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Bu...

The one and only Herman Pontzer, author of the transformative and life-changing book Burn , is back to share more mind-blowing insights in another hard-hitting show about energy expenditure. This episode will open your eyes to the real reasons that make exercise so beneficial for your body, especially when it comes to how it both prevents and mitigates chronic inflammation. I manage to ask Herman...

In this breather show, Shawn Askinosie and I continue our wonderful conversation, which becomes more spiritually minded as we touch on topics such as grief, aging, and a little bit about neuroscience, too. Shawn gets really personal and opens up about his own experience with loss and what he refers to as “the long arch of grief.” We talk about aging and the soul, and Shawn shares why he thinks of...

Today we’re going deep with entrepreneur Shawn Askionsie!  Not only is Shawn an exceedingly intelligent, kind, and driven individual, but he also happens to be the man behind the creation of my two absolute favorite chocolate bars! Yes, as any chocolate connoisseurs may have now realized from his last name, Shawn is the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, the company behind the most delicious, mind-bl...

After my interview with Jonathon Aslay came to an end, I couldn’t help but slide in one last question. And I’m glad I did, because that one question led to this breather show!  We talk briefly about Mark Manson’s book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (check out Mark’s appearance on the podcast here ), which Jonathon praises for its strong message about empowerment and taking responsibility for...

Get ready for a lively conversation with personal trainer and health and fitness coach Ronnie Loaiza!  Ronnie is passionate about helping her clients feel their best, and this show features some really great practical tips for hormone optimization for female listeners, since we’ve already covered the MOFO aspect pretty well so far (click here for The Life Changing MOFO Mission show if you missed i...

“Observations are not defensive. Stating your goals is not defensive. Disagreeing is not defensive. Saying no is not not giving love and compassion: you can say ‘no’ with love and compassion.” This wonderful insight comes from Dave Rossi, and this breather show highlights how utilizing his 7 Habits (click here for my most recent interview show with Dave) will catapult you into a state of happiness...

I am so excited to share this interview with Katy Bowman today! As a prolific author, biomechanist, and founder of the Nutritious Movement movement, Katy is a real thought-leader who is passionate about teaching people about the power of natural movement and the importance of integrating movement into our lifestyle. Katy has authored books like Move Your DNA and Movement Matters , and now has a ne...

I really appreciate the thought-provoking questions sent in by listeners of this show, and it’s even better when people share a message showcasing their amazing progress! In this breather show, I’m putting the spotlight on some of the most inspiring messages I’ve received, and of course, I’ll be answering some questions too! In this episode, you’ll learn about the key to succeeding when it comes t...

I am so pleased to welcome Pistol Squat Queen, six-time New York Times best-selling author, and Whole30 founder Melissa Urban to the podcast!  Melissa is a thought-leader in the truest sense of the word (just check out her Instagram to see how her radical honesty is pushing culture forward) and this episode is no exception. Melissa gets super personal right away, taking us through the hardest part...

In this episode, I take you through my new book, Two Meals a Day , chapter by chapter, to learn how to live healthily through a simple but sustainable strategy that works for everyone.  You’ll learn about how your body actually operates best in a fasted state , and that people eat too much of the wrong foods, and too often, as well as what the “wrong” foods are. You’ll also find out why snacking i...

“Confidence does provide an evolutionary edge,” says Elle Russ.  I welcome Elle, my longtime Primal coworker and host of the Primal Blueprint podcast, to the show today. Elle has become an authority on thyroid health and wrote the best-selling book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution , but she is also a multi-talented human with a long history as a Hollywood writer and actor. In this episode, you’ll learn...

“Plants cannot run away, or bite or claw their way to freedom. Plants want to survive and reproduce, and therefore, they developed a variety of toxins to protect themselves from being eaten.” This insightful quote comes from Dr. Paul Saladino, author of The Carnivore Code , who has talked about the amazing, wide-ranging benefits of the carnivore diet in previous B.Rad episodes . In fact, his insig...

“Lifestyle does not affect energy expenditure the way we think,” says Dr. Herman Pontzer." Get ready for a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Herman that will truly keep you on your toes and challenge everything you thought you knew about exercise and energy expenditure. His work is centered around studying the physiology of both humans and apes in order to gain a much deeper and nuanced under...

I had such a great time speaking to sleep expert Jeff Kahn that we kept the mic running well after our first conversation was technically over, and it turned into quite a fascinating conversation.  In this breather show, you’ll learn about the “sleep placebo effect” and why some people are actually more affected by their sleep debt than others are. You’ll also learn about the many different ways t...

“We all have a genetic amount of sleep that we need,” says Rise Science app founder Jeff Kahn. The average amount for humans is slightly over eight hours. But, as you’ll learn from this episode, if you don’t meet this genetic need every night (let’s say you get seven), then the next day, you have one hour of sleep debt to deal with. And, if this continues, and you’re operating on a full week of ge...

I am so excited to talk about the Carnivore Scores Food Ranking Chart with you today! This food chart was a joint venture with health coach Kate Cretsigner , who has utilized the carnivore diet with great success for her clients, and who used this guideline as a way to help her clients get optimal nutrition. Kate came to this solution after realizing that many of her clients who were keto or paleo...

Dr. Mikki Williden is a forward thinking nutrition coach from Auckland, New Zealand with some excellent insights on how to optimize your diet as an athlete.  She also has a great podcast, Mikkipedia , and has had much experience counseling athletes. After first appearing on Mikki’s podcast, I invited her on for a chat to discuss all things relating to nutrition, health, and fitness. In this episod...

This podcast was inspired by an email exchange with my friend and former podcast guest Martin Brauns , who asked me what my diet is like these days. Reflecting on my current diet, it’s clear to me that while some things have changed, many other elements of my diet have remained the same . I still stay away from The Big Three (refined sugars, grains, and industrial seed oils), but one thing that I...

Get ready for an inspiring, honest, emotional, and heartfelt show with Dr. Al Danenberg.  Dr. Danenberg has been a periodontist in South Carolina for 44 years, dealing with gum and mouth disease, and appreciating the role of gut health as the centerpiece of healing and wellness. He is also one of the earliest certified Primal Health Coaches , and is considered a poster boy for ancestral living in...